Construction Engineer: Lead Projects & Field Oversight

Kleinfelder; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary design projects for state agencies and large municipalities. You will manage all phases of project execution, coordinate with inspectors, construction managers, and technical staff, and ensure compliance with budgets, schedules, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes proposal development, client communication, risk management, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• 1–2 years supervisory/management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Duties include the creation of proposals, scheduling, and budgeting on projects.
• Interact with Client stakeholders and coordinate workload with construction management staff.
• Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor/vendor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting.
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, adhering to quality standards and risk management protocols.
• Oversee pursuits, designate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns, and manage engineering resources within budget.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on programs of construction management projects for continuous process improvement.
• Devise innovative and creative solutions to problems encountered.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary design projects for state agencies and large municipalities. You will manage all phases of project execution, coordinate with inspectors, construction managers, and technical staff, and ensure compliance with budgets, schedules, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes proposal development, client communication, risk management, and continuous improvement across project teams.